Keeping an RV Roof in Tiptop Shape
A little TLC goes a long way in preventing leaks and expensive repairs
One of the great joys of RVing is having a roof over...
Draining Hot Water Tank
We like to drain our hot water tank often, but we don’t like the water splashing all over the ground and onto the unit’s...
Travel Trailer Greasy Wheels
Q. Recently a shop in Mesa, Arizona, serviced the brakes on my 1988 Ford F-350 crew cab pickup. Although I am not hard on...
Your Third Eye
The iBall Wireless Trailer Hitch Camera Takes the Stress out of Hooking Up a Trailer Unassisted
A plethora of products have been developed over the...
Texas Two-Step
I have a Dodge 2500 four-wheel-drive truck with oversize tires and had to add a 3-inch lift on my fifth-wheel to tow level and...
Quest for Power: Lithium Battery Upgrade
Lithium-ion technology is here and ready to energize off-grid adventures
Imagine a battery in your RV that has a 100-amp-hour rating, could be discharged to...
The Battery Mat: Battery Acid Absorber
Recently, a friend was working on his batteries neatly mounted in an exterior compartment. He was proud of his system: multiple 8Ds positioned systematically...
Replacing a Water Inlet Plug
Due to age and use, the city-water inlet plugs that keep the insides and threads protected from the elements tend to fail. To remedy...
RV Q&A: Extra Fuel Payload
Q:
I had a Class A motorhome with a 75-gallon gas tank. Now I tow a trailer with a truck that has a 25-gallon gas...
Travel Trailer Reefer Madness
Q. I have heard both pro and con regarding leaving the refrigerator on during the entire camping season. Have any studies been done, or...
Products
RV Tow-Vehicle Pulling Power
Thirty-five aftermarket upgrades to unleash your tow vehicle’s full potential
No matter what tow vehicle you drive, one common denominator many of us share is...
RV Gear: Jensen Bluetooth Stereo
Designed to withstand the ups and downs of RV travel, the Jensen Bluetooth Wall Mount Stereo (JWM90A) from ASA Electronics can be controlled from...
Staff Pick: Go With Me Chair
Staff Pick: The Go With Me Chair was a hit at my family reunion in central Oregon last July. It set up instantly, straight...
